Races included are 5k, 10k, Half marathon and Marathon. Mostly rolling routes among forested kettle depressions, including sections with more twists and turns. The trail surfaces are mostly a bit smoother than normal for the Northwest. All courses include a finishing stretch with a waterfront view along the scenic bluff-top trail.

Race Details

Surface

The 5-km and 10-km courses each make a single, clockwise loop in the Western part of the park, while the Half-Marathon course ventures further into the Eastern reaches of the forest. The Marathon route traces the Half Marathon loop twice. Forested trails, some flowing sections and some sections with more twists and turns.

Elevation

5-km, about 660′10-km, about 1300′Half Marathon, about 2750′Marathon, about 5500′

Strava activities and GPX files

Logistics

Packet pickup

8am race day check-in at start/finish location

Transportation

Due to a major construction project that may be happening in the park, parking for this run will be offsite at Coupeville High School, 501 South Main, Coupeville, WA 98239, and there will be shuttle buses from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM to transport runners from the remote parking to the registration/start/finish and back (about 6 miles). The trip is about 15 minutes, and please allow an extra 20-30 minutes to accommodate a brief wait for the next shuttle.Here is a map of the remote parking location.

Location

Travel

FERRYThose approaching from the South will want to take the Mukilteo/Clinton Ferry. There is often a line at the ferry dock, so it is advised to arrive at least 30 minutes before the departure that you intend to catch. The ferry ride itself takes approximately 20 minutes. The drive from the Clinton (Whidbey Island) ferry landing to the start at Fort Ebey State Park takes approximately 50 minutes.View the ferry schedule here

Accommodations

Lodging on Whidbey Island, Coupleville, and Langley.The Anchorage Inn Bed and Breakfast is a new Victorian Inn, located on Whidbey Island. The Anchorage Inn is located in the historic town of Coupeville, overlooking Penn Cove. 10% discount (for a 2 night stay) to anyone running the Fort Ebey Kettles Run!

CAMPING – Camping at Fort Ebey State Park will still be closed for the winter during the event.